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Chinese broccoli vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinese broccoli and Hearts of palm

  • Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Hearts of palm are richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Hearts of palm covers your daily Manganese needs 49% more than Chinese broccoli.
  • Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Hearts of palm, canned.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 17% 16% 117% 44% 31% 28% 56% 182% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more IronIron +458.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +118%
Contains more ZincZinc +194.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +428%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 94% 98% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 13% 8.2% 7.6% 5.1% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +257%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.437mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +16.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.3%
Contains more OtherOther +158.2%
~equal in Water ~90.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.202 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese broccoli Hearts of palm
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Hearts of palm Opinion
Calories 22kcal 28kcal Hearts of palm
Protein 1.14g 2.52g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.72g 0.62g Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 7.9mg Chinese broccoli
Net carbs 1.31g 2.22g Hearts of palm
Carbs 3.81g 4.62g Hearts of palm
Magnesium 18mg 38mg Hearts of palm
Calcium 100mg 58mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 177mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Sugar 0.84g Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.5g 2.4g Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.133mg Hearts of palm
Zinc 0.39mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 41mg 65mg Hearts of palm
Sodium 7mg 426mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 0IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 1.3µg 0.7µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.011mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.057mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.437mg
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.126mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.022mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 39µg Chinese broccoli
Choline 25.3mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.13g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.202g Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.023mg Hearts of palm
Threonine 0.097mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.091mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.114mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.055mg Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Hearts of palm
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Chinese broccoli
7%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients
  2. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.